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Search Auto Parts Search 1961 Olds F-85 - Memories Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive World>> Antique Car Talk Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 29, 2005, 8:48 AM Post #1 of 3 (2964 views) 1961 Olds F-85 - Memories Sign In America was figting back to make a smaller car. They only made that body for '61 and '62. Neat car in many ways with a real olds V8 only 215 cubic inches and all aluminum but sleeved for the the cylinders. They gave up rights to engine to I think Rover of the U.K. a bit later. The air cleaner said " Rockette". Small car for the times but you could still get six people in it. Seat belts - what are they?? It's biggest problem for me was its split driveshaft which did its splined job in the middle with a center bearing for support. Never could stop that from causing a vibration under load.?? I'll call it driveshaft whip. That car was a standard trans with a three speed on the column which we call "Three on the tree". Not synchcroed for first gear so you had to learn how to do accurate double clutching if you wanted first gear before you were at a complete stop. Fun memories, easy car to work on but it needed lots of rubber stuff and brake work. Body was near new. - T Guest Anonymous Poster busnuttwo@yahoo.com Jan 12, 2008, 6:08 PM Post #2 of 3 (2591 views) Re: 1961 Olds F-85 - Memories Sign In the 215 alum. enginge was neet tiny and vey light about 300 lbs running the olds and buick were diff. i used this to power a lotus elan and a67 volvo 144 did lots of mods. etc Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 13, 2008, 1:46 AM Post #3 of 3 (2590 views) Re: 1961 Olds F-85 - Memories Sign In GM gave out too quickly on that engine. I recall with no mistakes it could get 30 MPG on a trip. Not a road burner but could rev to high RPMs and not object like the high cube engines did. This looked like a little car at the time. Many people were complaining that most cars were as big as a house and they were thru the 50s especially. Take that car right now and it's the size of what we now call full size cars. It had seating for six, a trunk you could use, and room to service the engine unlike today. GM in their infinate wisdom came back with a much needed small car nine years later called the Vega which by idea was fine but what a mess for an engine and body! In just a year or two the top of the front fenders had rust holes in them. Engines with aluminum blocks were silicone impregnated (big freaking mistake) and every one I knew of was blowing oil by 40k. I only hear of those now with the rare Cosworth job they did make, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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